Allied Power Services is looking for a scheduler for the Fermi outage in Michigan. Duration is approx. 3 months.

Position Description:
Lead Scheduler controls activities for a large program of moderate complexity that span functions, organizations, & geographic regions. Oversee and hold accountable team members to deliver program objectives Creation of project controls processes as necessary. Resolve issues on projects with significant challenges (schedule/cost/risk). Interface with customer as needed to address questions and fulfill contractual reporting requirements.

Partner with the Project Manager and other project leaders to set strategy and to capture growth opportunities that advance strategic and business objectives.

Must have advanced skills in scheduling utilizing Primavera EPPM (P6), communication, and conflict resolution.

Essential Functions:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Coordinate required tasks/deadlines. Escalate issues, early warning or potential opportunities to the appropriate levels of management with a sense of urgency. Proactive decision maker that works closely with the project manager and the project team/stakeholders.
2. Initiate and plan all controls aspects of a project, which includes, but is not limited to project baselines and risk registers. Apply tools and techniques to plan work such that inefficiencies are reduced, and overall project performance is optimized. Apply schedule, cost, and/or risk analytics (ex. Earned Value) to confirm validity of overall program plan. Analyze needs and plan for unique customer satisfaction and project performance metrics.
3. Assume overall project/program responsibility of schedule. Ensure program sub-projects are delivered on schedule and within budget. Oversee cost and schedule adherence and support project team to increase business performance.
4. Oversight of Project Control program resource assignments to ensure program goals are achieved.
5. Maintain continuous alignment of program scope with project objectives and make recommendations to modify the program to enhance effectiveness toward the project result or strategic intent. Provide leadership to train, motivate, and direct project control professionals to resolve issues during project implementation.
6. Lead daily schedule meetings during the POD and End of Day reviews
7. Track daily project impact and critical path in Vendors Site Integrated Production Schedule.
8. Capture daily holds/ delays that impact project progress in the Project Deviation Log
9. Resource load activities by craft and site resources
10. Serve as project controls point of contact for internal and external customers in support of the successful program execution through completion.
11. Align stakeholder (e.g., team, customer, suppliers, Westinghouse in-country representation, etc.) expectations to achieve overall acceptance of Project Controls objectives.
12. Identify, assess, and implement value-added improvement opportunities which will improve overall project performance. Create and administer lessons learned throughout the program.

Competencies:
1. 5 years of project controls experience with increased levels of complexity. 5 years in technical/engineering lead role and 5 years of project controls experience may be considered as equivalent.
2. Demonstrated ability to lead, influence, and solve high-level problems. Proven ability to analyze information and engage in complex decision making.
3. Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel and PowerPoint.
4. Expert knowledge and skill in project schedule, cost and risk management processes and associated tools (e.g., Primavera/MSP)
5. Mastery of the transformation of data to information for visual reports and analysis, understand database concepts to manage/analyze data within systems, understand the interaction of company functions that are touch points to projects (Finance, Legal, Quality, Supply Chain, etc.). Ability to develop and present high-quality, audience-appropriate presentations.

Allied Power, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Allied Power, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

At Allied Power, we are committed to transparency and employee well-being. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive salaries, health insurance plans (medical, dental, and vision), generous paid time off, and a retirement savings plan with company matching. Additionally, we provide life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance programs, wellness initiatives, and opportunities for continuous learning and development. Please note that paid time off (PTO) is available for eligible positions.